Date: 2015-10-03 10:54 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (bye bye puppet hand?)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
The way Nicolas looked at him was intense, he felt such a strange feeling in his chest, an aching pain like he wanted to just break down all the act he put up and hug Nicolas, happily tell him about his life and his girl and how good he'd gotten at lyrics. But he wasn't that bloody pathetic, not yet. He knocked back another mouthful of whiskey before gesturing for Nicolas to follow him, moving towards his band. They were already setting up, getting ready to play, Spike wasn't sure what he was going to do yet but he had to pick something good that would rightfully challenge Nicolas.

"I get a prize? Goodie, lemme think," Spike tilted his head to the side in mock thought, turning to the other with a playful smile. "Can I ask for you to dump that twat of a boyfriend you have? I assume he's your boyfriend. Nearly broke my bleeding jaw the other night. If not, at least kick him out of bed tonight."

Revenge was always a slow road but as long as he got back at the bastard, he didn't care. He moved up onto the stage and smiled at Drusilla, moving in close to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Look what I found. He's going to play with us."

Date: 2015-10-03 11:02 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (fuck all of this)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
Oh for fuck sake. Spike groaned in annoyance and buried his face in Drusilla's neck to try and avoid yelling at her. Behind him he heard Angel laugh faintly at the name and his hands clenched into fists. No, no, he wasn't going to yell or start a fight. "Spike, love, Spike. How many sodding times?" Pulling away from her, he didn't meet Nicolas's eyes after that, he just moved up to the mic and adjusted it, tapping it a few times to make sure it worked before giving a song name to Angel and Xander so they knew what they were playing. Nicolas would just have to keep up because he was going for an original.

He stood a better chance of winning that way. Spike gripped the mic and waited for the music to kick in before he started to sing the only other song he had that he truly felt was worth anything. Another love song, still as loud and as brass as it was the last time but the emotion was there, the words fit, everything flowed nicely and it wasn't quite as stilted and awkward as his old poems from school. When Spike really wanted to, he could indeed create things of beauty.

Date: 2015-10-03 11:17 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (that's so idiotic)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
Spike didn't say anything. His teeth were gritted and he didn't quite meet Nicolas's eyes. It was hard to know what to say. What to do. He matched it perfectly, he was amazing as he'd ever been. What was he supposed to do? Deny he was any good? But he hated losing and he hated even more that he was so madly in love with the music Nicolas made and he knew he couldn't have it, not forever.

"Holy cow, that was incredible."

"Harris, shut it," Spike wasn't about to admit that he'd hit the nail on the head so instead, Spike shrugged and gently pushed Nicolas out of the way of the audience. "You were all right, could have been better. But you kept up so I'll give you a pass this time. Worry not, you and your lover boy will last another day."

Tragically. God, why would he ever like a wanker like that? "You going to join the next song?"

Date: 2015-10-03 11:30 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (say wut?)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
His girlfriend was all over his first crush. How the fuck was he supposed to sing during that? Spike hadn't choked on stage since the first time they played where he had not only choked but vomited afterwards and almost quit. But seeing them, being that close to it, he fumbled one of the lines, just about recovering it as he shot Nicolas a frustrated look, turning away and focusing on the song.

It wasn't much of a shock that the next song was a considerably more angry and loud song. Spike knew he was being petty but the two people he loved the most, the only two people he really ever liked, were in each others arms romantically playing the violin. Something he'd never have.

Not that he wanted it, mind. He wasn't a bloody ponce or anything.

Date: 2015-10-03 11:39 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (darling boy)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"He's taken, Dru. I can't get him for you. Besides, you're not his type. I think he likes blokes," Spike let her down easy with a soft smile, letting the audience applaud as he moved in to embrace her softly, pulling her into a playful waltz as the others packed up their stuff and the inane chatter within filled the void the music had left. Spike spun her around so he was facing Nicolas, smiling the best he could and trying not to show how overwhelmed he was feeling by all of this.

"Good playing, Nicolas," Yes, he knew his name, no point in that game any more apparently. He'd tried, he'd failed and he could accept that. "I guess I owe you a drink. And Dru here would like a dance. Don't worry about music, she's got plenty in her head."

Date: 2015-10-03 11:52 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (got a badass over here)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"What? Dru, no," Spike whispered to her, giving her a warning look. Spike was considerably less fond of fucking in front of Dru, not that he hadn't. He'd done it a few times, with men or with women, he didn't much care. That baggage had died a long time ago when he changed his look, his manner and the way he was. Hell, he was quite proud that he'd shagged every member of his band to date. It was one hell of an achievement.

"Nah, I'll give you a free pass if you don't try and fuck her. Be a gentleman and you can dance," Spike took Dru's hand and offered it to Nicolas, letting their hands meet before he pulled away, pretending to be interested in helping Angel pack up his stuff. Which he wasn't, he was never that helpful.

But he felt so awkward and happy and horrified by his happiness. He honestly didn't know what to think or feel, he wasn't even sure if he was coming or going.

Date: 2015-10-04 12:04 am (UTC)
knowsit: (oh sod it all)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"Yeah, we went to the same school. Musician then too, used to play in the music room. So did I. You know, making music, practising my guitar," Spike lied, seeing no reason why Xander had to know about his life before everything changed, he barely wanted to relive it with Nicolas. Nothing like the most embarrassing thing ever being the foundation of a horrible crush that still burnt deeply inside of him.

"Writing your poems," Angel muttered mockingly, unable to help himself, barely flinching when Spike hit him. "He's a good player, I'll give him that."

"Not bad, I guess," Spike down played for his own sanity, watching him and Dru dance with a slight smile. He was pretty good with her, she wasn't even trying to fuck him, just dancing sweetly. Like she did with Spike sometimes after she had a bad dream or a horrible vision. "I think Dru likes him. We may need to try and recruit him."

Date: 2015-10-04 05:29 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (fuck all of this)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"You are the funny one. But hey, don't worry, girls always love a sense of humour. Just stand by Angel, they'll think you're the funniest guy ever," Spike suggested with a smirk as he watched Nicolas rant down the phone in his silly bloody language. French? Pfft, fuck that. He winced when Angel slapped the back of his head, frowning at him and turning briefly away from Nicolas. That was when he got himself an armful of Drusilla, who was awfully playful tonight. "What? You're hardly the life of the party, mate."

"Go away, Spike," The usual line, the usual glare, Angel never changed. He did, however, give Xander a faintly reassuring pat on the back as he left the stage, guitar and amp in hand, ready to get the hell out of here. "Just stand next to Spike and you'll look like a genius."

"Oi!" Spike rolled his eyes and turned back to Nicolas, smiling playfully as he pulled Drusilla into a swift kiss and spun her about, sending her off in the direction of Angel. "Peaches is in a bad mood, go make him stop brooding and join us, would you? Gotta party. And take the comedian with you," Spike jerked his thumb in the direction of Xander before he leapt off the stage and came towards Nicolas, happy to finally steal some of his attention after that whole confusingly glorious duet they just had. "So what's up then? That poncy boyfriend of yours being a dick?"

Date: 2015-10-04 05:47 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (welp that looks bad)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"He's get on well with our lead guitarist. They can get together and be dicks," Spike remarked brightly, just trying to assure him that his boyfriend wasn't the only horrible person around. There were always plenty of arseholes in the world. "It's never appealing, it's just what dicks say to make themselves look better. You can always do better than an arsehole like that, mate. Trust me."

Not that he was saying he was better or that he knew anyone better, he just thought that Nicolas could aim a little higher than someone like that bastard who attacked him... well, okay, he attacked him but he still stood by it. Total bastard. "So what do you drink then? I'm thinking of beer, if there's a good brand about here, how about you?"

Date: 2015-10-04 06:06 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (punk lives)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
Spike still had half a bottle of whiskey, that was probably enough to get them both through this evening. He came to take a seat beside Nicolas, shrugging his shoulders a little and letting Nicolas ruffle his hair. He hadn't put much gel in it today, it was mostly just a bit of a chaotic mess, he was in a rush to get to this gig after recovering from one hell of a hang over and didn't have time to properly slick it back. He still batted Nicolas away, shooting him a warning look. "Oi, no one touches the hair."

Well, that was a lie, Dru always touched it. But he tried to save it as much as he could. "Doesn't matter about the past, that wasn't me. That was just -- a different life? Something like that. I'm not who I was," He was what Dru had made him and he was very happy with that knowledge. He liked to think the new look suited him. "I'm worthy, am I? Got a lot better at writing, I'll give you that. Too bad I forgot my guitar or I would have joined in a little more."

Date: 2015-10-04 06:25 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (leave my humble home)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"Don't keep them written down much, I just memorise them," He didn't like sitting around writing lyrics, it took him back to being that total idiot who collided into people while writing and make a complete spazz out of himself. He really did hate that Nicolas had that kind if connection to him, it'd be much less pressure to try and not be like he used to be. No matter what Nicolas thought of it. "They're nothing special, the lyrics. I just write stuff down and Dru will tell me if it sounds any good. She always did like my work. God knows why but then she's bloody mental so that's probably why."

Date: 2015-10-04 06:35 pm (UTC)
knowsit: (hmmpth)
From: [personal profile] knowsit
"Dru doesn't have good taste, she likes everything that isn't simple. Hence that," Spike gestured over to that weird fucked up mess that was about normal these days actually, everyone seemed to love everyone. And Dru never seemed to mind much. "Dru does what she wants, fucks who she wants and we all just let her." Spike smiled fondly as he took another swig of his whiskey and slid it over to Nicolas so he could get at least a little buzz. With a sigh, he dropped his head in his hand and watched Nicolas with faint curiosity.

All he could think about was when he could next play with him. He hoped it was soon, he plays did play so beautifully. "We're a bit of a mess, us lot, but we like to make music and we're pretty good at it. If not a little chaotic. You should play with us some time. Never had a violinist before. We had a flute once... and a washboard. Dru finds us the strangest people sometimes."

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